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Sharjah 24
09-07-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
Young volunteers: Nurturing compassion and community spirit
The workshop was held at the Sharjah Classic Cars Museum, with the participation of 52 children aged 7 to 12. The workshop was presented by Ms. Suad Al Shamsi, Acting Director of the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work (SAVW). It focused on instilling the concept of volunteer work in children and introducing them to the importance of community participation from an early age. It also highlighted the various areas of volunteer work in which they can engage, depending on their age and daily environment, whether at home, school, or the community. Compassion for animals The workshop also included a fun, practical aspect through the "Bird Food Bowl" activity. Children coloured and decorated the bowls, then filled them with bird food and hung them outdoors. This activity embodied an awareness message about compassion for animals and environmental conservation, emphasising that volunteer work is not limited to serving humans alone, but also encompasses other creatures and the surrounding nature. Developing personal skills SAVW emphasised that this workshop falls within the framework of a programme targeting children and youth, and represents a pioneering model for utilising free time during the summer vacation through purposeful activities that contribute to developing personal skills and fostering a sense of social responsibility among participants. The award commended the significant efforts made by the Sharjah Sports Council in organising diverse and comprehensive annual summer events, in which the emirate's sports and specialised clubs participate. It commended its role in promoting a culture of volunteer work among young people and investing energies in recreational and educational activities that contribute to building an aware and effective generation in its community.
Sharjah 24
01-07-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
SAVW Presents the Young Volunteer
The workshop was presented by Ms. Suad Al Shamsi, SAVW Acting Director, and attended by 25 children between the ages of 7 and 12. Introducing volunteering concept The workshop focused on introducing children to the concepts of volunteer work and its importance in serving the community, highlighting the various areas in which they can contribute, depending on their age and interests. The programme included a fun, practical component, where the children made bird feeders using simple materials. They then coloured them and filled them with food, ready to be hung outdoors. These activities were met with great interaction from the children, who demonstrated enthusiasm and creativity in their execution, fostering a spirit of giving and a sense of responsibility toward the environment and society. Developing volunteering spirit SAVW emphasised that this workshop falls within the framework of its vision to develop a spirit of volunteering among children from an early age and provide them with skills that will enhance their future community participation. SAVW noted that building a generation aware of the importance of volunteering contributes to achieving the emirate's vision of instilling the values of giving and effective contribution to building society. The Award commended SSSD efforts for continuing to raise awareness among children through the Hasad Programme, which is a pioneering model for investing children's free time during the school holidays in useful and enjoyable activities that contribute to developing their personalities and skills. This participation is part of a series of initiatives and events that SAVW seeks to implement in cooperation with various entities, promoting the concept of volunteer work and achieving integration among community institutions to serve all segments of society.
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
How to find the best crypto presales
The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate/advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or if you click or make a purchase. Crypto presales, often touted as golden investment opportunities, are emerging across a wide range of platforms. One of the most talked-about projects in its early phases is Best Wallet, which ties its value directly to a growing wallet ecosystem and aims to reward active users. Finding presales 'is not hard if you know where the chatter lives,' Sami Andreani, CFO of Oppizi, a New York-based startup offering data-driven offline marketing solutions, told The Post. Best Wallet ties its value directly to a growing wallet ecosystem and aims to reward active users. Best Wallet 'Launchpads such as Binance Launchpad and CoinList act like curated cinemas that screen projects before selling tickets.' Andrew Gosselin, a CPA and senior contributor at Save My Cent, a platform focused on saving money through coupons and shopping tools, agreed. 'The best places to spot a new presale are established launchpads such as Binance Launchpad or CoinList,' Gosselin told The Post. Sam Mudie, founder of Savea, a company behind the SAVW token that tracks the wine market, offered a sharper take, adding: 'Launchpads such as Binance Launchpad or CoinList, or aggregators like CoinSniper are where more credible projects can be found.' 'Discord and X are murky swamps filled with projects all claiming to be the next Ethereum,' Mudie said. When asked what crypto stands out right now, Mudie did not hesitate. 'Without doubt SAVW. It's the world's first ERC-20 token that tracks the performance of the wine market, is 100% backed by physical wines and as a financial vehicle is compliant in Jersey, the UK and EU,' he said. Andreani pointed to Solaxy, a Layer 2 project on Solana, telling The Post: 'It addresses congestion on the parent chain and offers lower fees without sacrificing speed, a combo that many developers crave.' Dat Ngo, a licensed CPA and senior contributor at Prop Firm App, a site dedicated to proprietary trading and investing strategies, took a more conservative view. MetaMask is a free cryptocurrency wallet and browser extension that allows users to store, manage, and interact with Ethereum-based assets and decentralized applications (dApps). SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images 'There's no one best pick, but focusing on projects with real utility, a working product, and strong backing is more reliable than chasing trends,' Ngo said. The process typically begins with connecting your wallet and reading the whitepaper. 'You examine the whitepaper, verify the smart contract audit, and decide if the tokenomics make sense,' said Gosselin. 'You fill your wallet with the accepted currency, complete any know-your-customer requirements, and follow the project's guide step by step.' The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have exploded in recent years. Parilov – Ashley Akin, a CPA and senior contributor at Gold IRA Companies, which helps seniors diversify retirement savings through precious metals and alternative investments, noted: 'You sign up on the project's presale site, send your crypto to the wallet they give you, then wait to receive the new tokens once the sale ends.' Ngo broke it down further, telling The Post: 'You connect a digital wallet like MetaMask to the presale platform, fund it with crypto like ETH or USDT, and follow the project's steps to complete the purchase.' Expert opinions diverge widely on this point. 'They can offer high upside if the project succeeds,' said Ngo, 'but the risk of loss is also much higher than with established cryptocurrencies.' Andreani likened it to a rollercoaster, saying: 'Early birds can see life-changing gains when a token lists at a higher price, yet many projects drop below the presale price once trading begins. Wise participants limit their stake to an amount they can afford to see locked or even lost.' A colorful promotional image for Snorter, a Solana-based meme crypto trading bot, which invites users to join the presale. SnorterToken Mudie offered a harsher assessment. 'Only if you treat them like scratch cards you buy from a petrol station: a tiny chance of a jackpot, a large chance your ticket ends up worthless,' he said. The inner mechanics of a crypto presale are fairly standardized. 'The project team offers tokens to early supporters to raise funds,' Akin said. 'Investors send established crypto like Ethereum, then get the new tokens later, often after the project launches.' Gosselin said that 'presales unfold in a set rhythm.' 'Developers release a whitepaper that covers every moving part, from utility to supply. They spend weeks or even months nurturing a community… When the sale starts, tokens move at a discount,' according to Gosselin. BTC Bull Token is a cryptocurrency designed to offer leveraged exposure to Bitcoin's price movements, aiming to amplify gains when Bitcoin rises. BTC Bull Token Andreani added a metaphorical twist, saying: 'Presales usually open with a whitepaper that lays out the ride in detail, from the engine under the hood to the route on the map. Curious buyers often sign up for a whitelist and complete basic identity checks.' Mudie was blunt. 'Speculators deposit accepted coins (e.g., USDC, ETH) into a smart contract with the promise that they'll get tokens at a discount when trading starts, hoping the price rockets,' he said. 'No shareholder contract, just faith.' Buying into a presale means doing due diligence and preparing technically. 'Buying into a presale starts with homework,' said Andreani. 'A cautious investor reads the whitepaper, checks the backgrounds of the founders, and verifies that the code has been audited.' ApeMax is a meme-inspired cryptocurrency that combines playful branding with a unique 'Boost-to-Earn' staking model. ApeMax Gosselin said, 'Participation is straightforward once the groundwork is done,' adding that when the sale window opens, 'you confirm the transfer and keep the transaction hash (a unique ID recorded on the blockchain) safe.' Akin underscored the simplicity of the process, saying: 'You send your crypto to the wallet they give you, then wait to receive the new tokens.' Presale durations can vary considerably. 'Most presales run from a few days to several weeks,' said Ngo, 'depending on how many funding rounds the project plans.' Andreani added that 'a presale can wrap up in three days or stretch into two months. Short windows usually show a confident team… longer windows indicate ambitious funding targets.' Mudie agreed, telling The Post: 'Most are several days to weeks, some stretch to months if the funding cap isn't met sooner.' In the simplest terms, 'a crypto presale is when a new cryptocurrency project sells its tokens to early investors before the public launch,' said Ngo. Akin added: 'It's basically a chance to buy a new project's tokens early, usually at a lower price than when they hit public markets.' Andreani vividly described a presale as something that 'feels a lot like the opening night of a small town fair… It gives the project seed money and gives those first ticket holders a chance to lock in a lower price.' Solaxy is the first Layer-2 scaling solution built specifically for the Solana blockchain. Solaxy Gosselin said that presales 'unfold in a set rhythm… the team funnels the raised capital into development, marketing, and exchange listings.' Mudie remained skeptical, telling The Post: 'Normally crowdfunding stunts that sell IOU-tokens pitched as ground-floor equity, even though they confer no legal ownership, real voting rights, or tangible value.' This is where the warnings grow loudest. 'Unfortunately, mostly yes,' said Mudie. 'Rug pulls, and fake teams are common. Demand audits, doxxed founders, and realistic promises.' Ngo concurred, telling The Post: 'Yes, many are unregulated and lack transparency, so it's important to do due diligence and not rely only on hype.' CoinList is a cryptocurrency platform that helps early-stage blockchain projects raise capital and launch tokens while providing investors with access to vetted token sales and trading services. NurPhoto via Getty Images Andreani flagged common danger signs, saying: 'Anonymous teams that refuse video calls, lofty promises of triple-digit returns… a missing smart contract audit or a roadmap that leaps from concept to global domination in a single quarter deserves extra suspicion.' Gosselin urged those interested to look for 'transparent teams that reveal their identities, sign contracts with reputable launchpads, and open their code to third-party audits send positive signals.' When asked for their top five, responses varied by outlook. Ngo favored proven contenders, citing 'projects like Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink, Avalanche, and Arbitrum continue to show strong development and user growth.' Gosselin leaned on themes rather than names, saying: 'I keep an eye on projects pushing AI, decentralized finance, NFTs with real utility, and infrastructure upgrades.' Andreani listed: Snorter Bot, BTC Bull Token, Best Wallet, ApeMax and Solaxy. 'Each of these still sits in an early phase, so the upside is matched by execution risk,' he said. Cryptocurrency presales are early investment rounds where tokens are sold to investors before a public launch, often at discounted prices. OksanaFedorchuk – Mudie ended on a cautious note, telling The Post: 'Bitcoin and Ethereum are the foundation. Anything else is a bet, not an investment thesis, but on my radar: Ethena, Hyperliquid and Fetch (ASA).' While the allure of presales lies in early access and discounted tokens, experts warned that flashy marketing and hyped communities should not replace careful research and common sense. Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or somewhere in between, one thing is certain: in crypto presales, due diligence isn't optional — it's survival. New York Post Approved 60+ Chains. Total Control. Best Wallet The Best Wallet app puts security first with biometric logins, two-factor authentication, and full non-custodial control — so you hold your keys, not just your coins. With support for thousands of altcoins across 60+ blockchains, it pairs top-tier security with powerful, user-friendly tools — making it the safest, most innovative way to HODL, swap, and manage your crypto. Learn More 108M+ Users Worldwide Coinbase Coinbase is building a more inclusive financial future for over a billion people, enabling them to trade, stake, spend, and transfer crypto on a secure and trusted platform. 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With features like assisted self-custody via the Uphold Vault, staking rewards up to 16.8%, and real-time reserve transparency, it offers a secure and versatile experience for both beginners and seasoned investors. Learn More The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate/advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or if you click or make a purchase.
Sharjah 24
06-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SAVW Board of Trustees reviews the digital transformation plan
Indicators' programme The Board approved the new indicators programme to measure the Award's performance and outcomes. The programme includes 80 precise performance indicators, with the aim of enhancing work efficiency and raising its standards, reflecting a commitment to transparency and professionalism in achieving the Award's objectives. The Board also reviewed the revenues from endowments allocated to support the Award's various activities and programmes, with a focus on investing these resources sustainably to enhance the Award's pioneering role and its continued approach to instilling volunteer values and social responsibility. In the context of promoting continuous development, the Board discussed the Award's most prominent achievements and developments, reviewing the Award's digital transformation plan, which aims to facilitate procedures to enhance future efforts to support volunteer work and achieve the Award's vision as a leading platform for spreading the culture of volunteering and encouraging innovative community initiatives. Continuous development During the meeting, His Excellency Ahmed Ibrahim Al Mail expressed his appreciation for the generous support and wise guidance the award receives from His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the wise follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate. Ahmed Al Mail praised the efforts of the board members and their role in enhancing the award's performance. He noted that the adoption of the new indicators programme and the digital transformation plan represent a qualitative shift in the award's journey toward achieving its goals and promoting the values of giving and innovation, which will inspire individuals and institutions to adopt volunteer projects that contribute to achieving sustainable development and strengthening community cohesion. Al Mail pointed out that SAVW is moving forward in strengthening its pioneering role by adopting innovative tools and programmes that support volunteer work and enhance its outcomes, ensuring the achievement of the award's objectives and reflecting its unwavering commitment to serving the community. Keeping Up with Challenges and Developing the Award For his part, Dr. Jassim Al Hammadi, Secretary General of SAVW, emphasised that the award continuously works to consolidate the culture of volunteering across various sectors, to remain a platform that encourages creativity and giving that serves the community and elevates the status of volunteer work in the Emirate of Sharjah. Al Hammadi explained that adopting an electronic performance measurement programme enhances transparency and the quality of outputs, contributing to consolidating the award's role as an inspiring entity for excellence and creativity in the volunteer field. He emphasised the award's commitment to keeping up with challenges and developing its working mechanisms in line with the vision of the Emirate of Sharjah and its community and humanitarian leadership. Al Hammadi pointed out that SAVW importance lies in encouraging and motivating volunteer work and establishing the foundation for volunteer work by educating the community to perform constructive volunteer work, which has contributed to the growing community interest in the award year after year. Qualitative developments Fatima Musa Al Belushi, Executive Director of SAVW, explained that the meeting also reviewed the award's 2024 results, highlighting its most notable achievements and developments. She noted that the award has organised 21 editions over 22 years since its inception, honouring 1,259 individual and institutional winners across various categories. Al Belushi added that the previous edition, the 21st edition, dedicated to the 2023 results, achieved remarkable figures, including 125,389 volunteer hours with the participation of 3,038 volunteers, 45 volunteer opportunities, and financial support totaling AED 47,033. SAVW executive director added that the results of the work demonstrated the qualitative developments seen by the award, especially the expansion of its categories to include 14 diverse categories targeting various segments of society, which enhances the award's comprehensiveness and impact. She noted that the award places special importance on community awareness, as it organized 76 awareness lectures, in addition to specialised awareness publications such as magazines such as "Sharjah Volunteering" and the electronic newsletter "Volunteers", in addition to publications directed at children such as "Little Volunteer Magazine" and other awareness publications.
Sharjah 24
05-03-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
SAVW promotes religious and volunteer values in Ramadan
Events include a number of diverse activities that are in line with the atmosphere of the holy month, including 4 remote lectures, which address topics aimed at promoting Islamic and social values, with a focus on the role of the individual in achieving community solidarity. Ramadan Majlis Ramadan Majlis after Tarawih prayers are organised on separate days for women and men, with the aim of discussing religious and social issues that contribute to enhancing positive communication between members of society. Guidance and Impact As for the "Guidance and Impact" programme, it is presented through awareness videos that highlight the impact of noble values and volunteering in improving the quality of life and consolidating the spirit of giving. Promoting volunteer work On this occasion, Fatima Musa, Executive Director of SAVW, confirmed that these activities come within the framework of the award's efforts to promote the concept of volunteer work as a fundamental value in the Emirati community, especially since the award takes advantage of community and religious occasions and events to enhance its communication with the community in order to promote the values of volunteering in various ways. Musa pointed out that the holy month of Ramadan represents an ideal opportunity to enhance the spirit of cooperation and giving, and SAVW seeks through these activities to spread the message of volunteering as a means to achieve sustainable development, and support the values of compassion and solidarity among members of society. Engaging all age groups Musa added that the award is keen to attract all age groups from society to participate in these awareness events, with the aim of enhancing their role in effectively contributing to building a brighter future based on cooperation and humanitarian work. Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work calls on all members of society to benefit from these activities and participate in spreading the values of goodness and giving during the holy month.
